Hospice RN On-Call 7 on 7 off
UnitedHealth Group•Nashville, TN
•$75,624 - $96,096
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that help people receive care at home. The Hospice RN On-Call provides after-hours clinical support, triages patient needs, and coordinates care to support continuity and quality outcomes. The role provides remote and field-based nursing support, assesses patient conditions, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address urgent and emergent needs.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state or states assigned.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience; hospice, home health, or acute care experience is preferred.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice, home health, or acute care nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-call nursing support, triaging patient needs and determining appropriate interventions.
- Assess patient conditions by phone and/or in-person visits and escalate care as needed.
- Coordinate with physicians, care teams, and caregivers to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
- Educate patients and caregivers about symptom management and care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and clinical decisions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
